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Tree Pruning covers a wide range of maintenance operations.
Broadleaf Tree Services offer a full spectrum of pruning types and advice.

Types of pruning we offer

  • Crown Reduction - Reduce the overall size of the crown.
  • Crown Thin - Reduce the foliage and outer-branch density of the tree.
  • Crown Lift - Lower crown branches trimmed or removed.
  • Coppicing - Tree stem's are pruned close to ground level to encourage new shoots.
  • Pollarding - Regularly pruning back the whole trees crown.
  • Branch removal - Removal of branch or branches.
  • Shaping - Reducing crown spread in certain places to achieve a more desirable shape.
  • Dead wood /Crown clean - The removal of dead wood and crossing/split branches.


Pruning information and guide lines

  • As a general rule pruning should be avoided during the time of the leaf/needle production and at the time of leaf/needle fall.
  • Cherry and Plum related trees are best be pruned soon after flowering to reduce the chance of infection.
  • Maple, Beach, Birch and Walnut should be pruned whilst in leaf or just after leaf fall.
  • Magnolia best to be pruned in high summer to avoid unslightly sap 'bleed'